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Set up the sounder

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19.1

Change the transducer depth

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19.2

Change the water temperature offset

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19.3

Change the water temperature averaging time

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19.4

Change the sounder's speed offset

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19.5

Change the sounder's speed filter

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19.6

Change the zoom range

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Radar

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20.1

How the radar works

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20.2

What are the radar modes?

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Use the radar

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21.1

Display the radar screen

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21.2

Start the radar transmitting

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21.3

Stop the radar transmitting

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21.4

What does the radar screen show?

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21.5

What does the radar status bar show?

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21.6

What is the radar orientation?

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21.7

Change the radar orientation

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21.8

Change the radar range offset

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21.9

Customize the position of the PPI center

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21.10

Set the PPI position to Look Ahead or Center

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21.11

Select True or Relative Motion mode

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21.12

Reset the TM position

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Optimize the quality of the radar display

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22.1

Change the radar gain mode

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22.2

Change the radar gain setting

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22.3

What is sea clutter?

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22.4

Change the sea clutter mode

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22.5

Change the sea clutter setting

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22.6

What is rain clutter?

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22.7

Change the rain setting

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22.8

Reduce interference from other radars

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Customize the radar screen

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23.1

Change the radar palette

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23.2

Show/hide the North indicator

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23.3

Show/hide the heading marker

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23.4

Show/hide the range rings

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23.5

Show/hide the active waypoint on radar

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Show/hide the active route on radar

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Show/hide waypoint or route details on radar

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Northstar 8000i Operation Manual

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Contents Northstar Important Safety Information Important Safety and Warning InformationPage Minimum safe Vertical beam Distance Watts per m² Scanner Disclaimer WarrantyContents Chart Set up the chart library Use the chart views 3D Steer Sounder 101 Radar 123 Measure range and bearing 139 Entertainment 162 Video jukebox options 179 Glossary Networking Welcome to the NorthstarConventions How to use this manualTurn on Introduction to the NorthstarKeys on the 15 inch Monitor To turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display ProcessorTurn off Menu Control Keys on the remote keypadKeys on the 12 inch Display Processor To select an item with the touch screen How to select an itemButtons Single pane optionsWhat are pages? What is the active pane?Cycle through the panes on a Expand a small paneSounder, Cruising, and Fishing Select aEdit a Adjust the brightness on a 12 inch Display Processor Set up the Northstar 8000i basicsAdjust the brightness on the 15 inch Monitor Turn the keypad backlight on or off Adjust the volumeTurn the keypad beeps on or off Show/hide the top control bar Select a paletteShow/hide the control panel Show/hide the instruments barSelect your time zone When you are finished, select InstallationSelect the time format Select the small scale distance units Select the temperature unitsSelect the large scale distance units Select the speed units Select the volume units for liquidsSelect the depth units Specify your vessel statistics When you are finished, select Vessel StatisticsSelect the pressure units Chart Select + Chart Select C-Map Chart Manager Set up the chart libraryDisplay the C-MAP MAX Pro Chart Manager screen What does the C-MAP PRO Chart Manager screen show?Chart Manager icons Chart Manager control panelCollection is installed on Purchase or rent? Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptionsDifferent ways to choose a chart collection Page Purchase a chart license over the phone Purchase a chart license over the internetPurchase a chart license through a dealer Select + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Load the chart licensesInstall the chart data Touch Install Selected Touch Install All in Control PanelUpdate charts over the internet Enter C-Map MAX Pro Chart Manager Update the database by DVDUninstall chart collections Page To display the chart screen You can either Chart screen basicsDisplay the chart screen What does the chart screen show? GoTo or show a Lat/Long coordinate Display your current position in real timeDisplay your current position data Instant GoToZoom in or out on part of a chart screen Zoom in or out on a chart screenPan the chart There are three choices of chart orientation Change the chart viewWhat is the chart orientation? What is the vessel offset mode? Change the chart orientationShow details about an object on the chart Select the vessel offset modeSelect the level of chart detail Distance button, select Return Show range and bearing from your vesselShow range and bearing between two points Select Distance and a new control panel appears Show/hide the course predictor line Customize the chart screenWhat is the course predictor line? Show Predictor button, select SettingsSettings button, select Return Select Settings Keep your vessel in view on the chart screenSelect the vessel symbol What is the chart guard zone?Turn the chart guard zone on or off Set up the chart guard zoneSet the deep water contour Select the default icon for a waypointSelect the default icon for an event mark Guard Zone button, select SettingsShow/hide your current track Show/hide the chart boundariesChart Presentation button, select Settings Show/hide the Lat/Long grid overlay Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart SettingsShow/hide shade safe depths Show/hide tidal flow and currents Select Chart OverlaysWhat are light sectors? Show/hide the light sectorsFive chart views have the following default settings Use the chart viewsDefault settings for the chart views Page Transmit Use the chart overlaysOverlay the radar Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar Settings Adjust the settings for the radarChange the radar mode Adjust the radar opacityOverlay roads, terrain, SAR and/or Gmdss areas Overlay satellite or aerial photosOverlay the ports and marinas Select Chart Overlays, then More Overlays Create an event mark Use waypointsCreate a waypoint Delete a waypoint Select and show a waypoint on the chartHide a waypoint 10.8 Set/remove the warning zone for a waypoint Navigate to a waypointStop navigating to a waypoint Select the waypoint, then select Waypoint Details Find a waypointDisplay the waypoint details Display the waypoints library Change the waypoint detailsDelete a waypoint from the Waypoints Library Copy an existing route Use routes and waypointsCreate a new route ƒ Off, a new waypoint is located exactly where you chooseAdd a new waypoint into a route When you are finished, select FinishMove a waypoint in a route Add a waypoint to the start or end of the route Remove a waypoint from a route using the Chart screen Remove a waypoint from a route using the Routes LibraryReturn Change the order of the waypoints in a routeAdd an existing waypoint to a route ƒ select Edit Route then select Remove WaypointSelect and follow a route with GoTo Display the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route from the Routes Library Select the route that you want to follow, then select OK Follow a routeNavigate to the previous or next waypoint Stop following a routeReverse your route Hide an inactive routeDelete a route Display and/or change the route details Reset the XTE on an active route or waypointSelect GoTo then select Reset XTE Show the route length and estimated travel time Set up routes to be shown or hiddenPage Select the bearing mode Set up navigationSet the manual variation Select the variation sourceSelect the position data format Set the look ahead distance to update chartSet the center circle to update chart Set the waypoint arrival distance Set the angle delay to update the chartSelect whether to continue navigating at the route end Reposition the 3D Chart screen to show your vessel Introduction to 3D ChartDisplay the 3D Chart screen Change the azimuth setting on 3D Chart Pan the 3D Chart to show new areasRotate the view of the 3D Chart manually Change the elevation manually Change the camera angle for 3D ChartShow/hide the bathymetric data Change the vessel modeEnhance the vertical scale Synchronize 3D Chart and the chart screen Overlay satellite or aerial photos on 3D ChartPage What does 3D Steer show? When to reset the XTE14 3D Steer Display the 3D Steer screen100 How the sounder works SounderUse the sounder What does the sounder screen show? Display the sounder screenDepth at the current cursor position What does the sounder status bar show?Change the scroll speed Show/hide the depth value Palette button, select SettingsChange the palette Move the depth line Change the sounder operating modeAuto Mode button, select Return Show/hide the depth lineWhen to use 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or mixed frequency Frequency button, select Return Select 50 kHz, 200 kHz or mixed frequency screenSelect a split 50/200 kHz screen Change the zoom range shift What is zoom range and zoom range shift?Select a split zoom screen Change the ratio of a split screen Select a split bottom lock screenWhat is the A-Scope? Change the ratio of the A-Scope Show/hide the A-ScopeWhat are fish arches? How to interpret the sounder screensProblems with fish arches? How the water depth and scroll speed affect the history How to recognize different types of fishHow to recognize and avoid shadows How to recognize the type of bottomFactors that affect the echo strength Gain and Filters button, select Return What is gain?Change the gain setting Change the sounder range and gainChange the gain threshold What is the gain threshold?Auto Range can be set On or Off What is auto range and range shift?Turn the auto range on or off Range, Zoom and Split button, select Return Change the range shiftChange the range Change the transducer depth Set up the sounderChange the sounders speed offset Change the water temperature offsetChange the water temperature averaging time Return Select Range, Zoom, and Split Change the sounders speed filterChange the zoom range 122 What are the radar modes? RadarHow the radar works 124 Start the radar transmitting Use the radarDisplay the radar screen What does the radar screen show? Stop the radar transmittingWhat does the radar status bar show? What is the radar orientation?Orientation button, select Return Change the radar orientationChange the radar range offset Customize the position of the PPI centerOrientation button, select Return Select Orientation Select True or Relative Motion modeSet the PPI position to Look Ahead or Center Reset the TM position Optimize the quality of the radar display Change the radar gain modeAdjust Radar button, select Return Select Adjust Radar Change the sea clutter mode Change the radar gain settingWhat is sea clutter? What is rain clutter? Change the sea clutter settingPresentation button, select Return Select Presentation Change the rain settingReduce interference from other radars 135 Change the radar palette Show/hide the North indicatorCustomize the radar screen Show/hide the active waypoint on radar Show/hide the heading markerShow/hide the range rings Show/hide waypoint or route details on radar Show/hide the active route on radarShow/hide a VRM/EBL Measure range and bearingFind range and bearing with the cursor Find range and bearing with fixed VRM/EBL Find range and bearing with floating VRM/EBL Set the EBL reference bearing Turn off or customize target trails Target presentationMake small targets more easy to see Remove target trails from the radar Guard Zones button, select Return Select Guard Zones What is a radar guard zone?Use the radar guard zones Turn a radar guard zone on or offGuard Zones button, select Return Set the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarmCustomize a radar guard zone 147 Change the radar antenna height Set up the radarChange the radar startup mode When you are finished, select RadarChange the radar bearing alignment Change the range of the radar150 Rename an instrument panel Choose how to view the instrumentsInstruments Select an instrument panelSelect Panel button, select Return Select the color scheme for an instrument panelChange the layout of the instrument panel Resize an instrumentAdd an instrument Delete an instrument panel When you are finished, select Save ChangesCreate an instrument panel Delete an instrumentSelect Config, then select Panel Config View the current settings for an alarm AlarmsWhich alarms can be changed? Set the alarm audio Turn an alarm On/OffChange the upper or lower trigger settings for an alarm Set the delay for an alarm View the alarm log Trigger an alarm in case of a loss of input dataAcknowledge All Acknowledge one or more alarmsSet an anchor alarm Reset an alarmEntertainment What file formats are supported? Turn the volume up or downShow multiple entertainment panes Copy media files to a portable drive Manage your media files with a portable driveCopy media files from a portable drive Files must be in WMA, MP3, MPEG, WMV or AVI format Play media files from a portable driveDelete media files from a portable drive 167 Entertainment Delete an item from the music libraryDelete a video from the video library Select and play music from the jukebox Use the music jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Pause playing music from the jukeboxRepeat the whole album or playlist in the jukebox To create a new playlist Change an albums cover artCreate and name a new playlist To change an albums cover artSelect Create/Edit Playlist, then choose Select Playlist Change a playlistPlay tracks randomly in the album or playlist Delete a playlistView the music details Edit an item in the music libraryQueue more music Select and play a playlistSelect a particular track on a music CD 35 CD/DVD optionsPlay a music CD Set random play On/Off on a music CDResume playing a music CD Set repeat play On/Off on a music CDPlay the previous or next track on a music CD Pause playing a music CDStop and eject a music CD You can use the video jukebox options to Video jukebox optionsSelect and play a video Fast forward a video Play a video in full screen modePause or resume playing a video Stop or restart a videoTo play a different video Rewind a videoSet repeat play On/Off for a video Play a different videoShow the DVD menu Play a DVD in full screen modeDVD options Play a DVDFast forward a DVD Play or resume playing a DVDStop or restart a DVD Play the previous or next scene on a DVDTo rewind a DVD Rewind a DVDStop and eject a DVD Manage your Media Libraries Change the automatic ejection setting for music CDsSet the volume levels for the entertainment applications When you are finished, select EntertainmentSet the location of the media library Select the audio source for Video Aux Video AuxWhat video formats are supported? Select and play the Video Aux In sourcePlay Video Aux In in full screen mode Add the camera to the network View the camera in full screen modeCamera What types of camera are supported?Maintain the Northstar How to clean the touch screenHow to clean a display unit Restore settings and informationSelect Calibrate next to Calibrate Touch Screen Technical support, service and repairsFind the software version number Upgrading the 8000i systemThere two types of upgrade for a 8000i processor Sounder Bottom is not displayed TroubleshootingTouch screen is inaccurate Camera screen goes blank or camera isnt availableRadar shows different patterns on each sweep Radar overlay doesnt appear on the chart screenRadar shows random signals in center Radar shows random or grouped dotsRadar shows false echoes and/or background noise Charts wont display42.14 3D Chart wont display photo overlays 42.15 3D Chart photo overlays switch offSelect Routes Tracks and Waypoints Restore routes, tracks, and waypointsRestore global settings Select Restore Global SettingsSee Networking the 8000i for more information Restore local settingsSelect Restore Local Settings Gray screen with message Master name unavailableGlossary Representation of a fish on the screen as a raw echo return Final waypoint in a routeType of fuel. See also gasoline and petrol An advanced home theatre soundWay of grouping music by style, e.g. Rock, Classical Method of displaying information without using colourUnit of volume equal to 1.20094 US gallons Type of fuelList of options displayed on screen Unit of volumeDisable the audio output Camera attached to the mastPlay the selected track or tracks Chart is displayed with North at the top of the screenAdvance to the next track of the CD or DVD Waypoint that you are steering towardsSet of software instructions for a computer Power output of the sonar transmissionRange and bearing between two points selected on the chart See Range ChartingAn area that cannot be reached by the sonar pulse Setting to display the track of the boat over the chartList of stored routes Speed at which the display moves across the screenList of stored waypoints in the database Sudden change of temperature over a short vertical distanceUnit of volume equal to 0.833 Imperial gallons List of tracks recorded and stored on the databasePortion of the display screen that shows the zoomed area Area of the display that is enlargedIndex 124 168 206 208 209 147 56, 71 211 212 Man Overboard Page United States Europe Northstar
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8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

At the heart of the NorthStar 8000i is its advanced GPS integration, which delivers precise positioning and navigation capabilities. The system supports multiple satellite systems, allowing for exceptional accuracy and reliability in determining a vessel's location, even in challenging conditions. The 8000i uses Differential GPS (DGPS) to further improve positional precision, making it suitable for commercial vessels and recreational boaters alike.

One of the standout features of the NorthStar 8000i is its large, high-resolution color display, which presents information in a clear and accessible manner. The screen offers customizable layouts, allowing users to prioritize the data they find most critical. The interface is designed with simplicity in mind, enabling users to access navigation tools, charts, and other features quickly and easily.

The NorthStar 8000i is equipped with advanced cartography options, including support for a variety of chart formats. Users can choose between vector and raster charts, ensuring that they can find the best option for their specific needs. The system also supports both local and regional data, providing an extensive coverage area for vessels operating in different waters.

In terms of connectivity, the 8000i features integrated networking capabilities, allowing it to interface seamlessly with other marine electronics such as radar systems, autopilots, and AIS transceivers. This interoperability enhances situational awareness and provides a comprehensive picture of the marine environment around the vessel.

The rugged design of the NorthStar 8000i ensures that it can withstand the challenging conditions often encountered at sea. Built to be weatherproof and durable, this navigation system is ready for any marine adventure.

To summarize, the NorthStar Navigation 8000i combines cutting-edge GPS technology with user-friendly designs and exceptional features, making it a top choice for navigators seeking reliable marine navigation solutions. With its accuracy, customizable interfaces, and robust construction, the 8000i is engineered to meet the diverse needs of modern sailors, whether for leisure or professional undertakings.
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